096130 Accession Number: 096130

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MUSCHU ISLAND, NEW GUINEA. 1945-09-11. JAPANESE WATCH FROM THE SHORE THE BARGES LOADED WITH NATIVES, THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN UNDER THEIR RULE. THEY WILL BE TAKEN TO THE NEW GUINEA MAINLAND WHERE THEY WILL BE REHABILITATED BY AUSTRALIAN NEW GUINEA ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT. THE AREA IS NOW OCCUPIED BY HEADQUARTERS 6 DIVISION. THE ISLAND WAS SURRENDERED BY REAR-ADMIRAL SATO TO MAJOR GENERAL ROBERTSON, GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 6 DIVISION, ON 10 SEPTEMBER 1945.

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Accession Number
096130
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
11 September 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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